08-29-2018, 02:22 AM | #1 |
Tristor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Denver, CO Posts: 619 Thanks: 3,059 Thanked 595 Times in 300 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) | DIY: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change Howdy, As part of the process of installing an ATF cooler this week, I had to do an automatic transmission fluid change, and I noticed there wasn't any DIY guides on the forums for this yet, so figured I'd write one up. Disclaimer: While I didn't think the process itself was all that bad after I'd done it once, it is one of those things where if you mess up the fluid leveling procedure it could cause serious damage to your transmission. So be aware, pay attention, and if in doubt take your car to a professional. Tools Needed:
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That's it, you're done. In simplified form, you do 3 drain/refills, then do a fluid leveling procedure. The reason you do this is because most of the fluid in the transmission is not in the transmission pan but is actually held in the torque converter and the valve body. By shifting after each fill procedure you're forcing the fluid to move around in the transmission and exchange. I hope this helps someone! Last edited by Tristor; 02-07-2021 at 12:26 AM.Reason: Updating part numbers |
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02-07-2019, 10:11 PM | #5 |
1GiantTurtle Space for Rent Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 6MT ToyoBaru86ScionMonogram? Location: Pacific Ocean/SoCal Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 1,000 Thanked 1,136 Times in 526 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s) | Quote: Originally Posted by killsafkat Are all these steps in the bottom for levelling the fluid done with the engine running? like when both the shift lamps are showing, do i open the overflow plug with the engine running or turned off? With the engine running, if it trickles out at the right temp your good if nothing comes out its low if too much comes out its over fill, __________________ ToyoBaruScionGT86hachiRokuBRZMonogram |
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03-07-2020, 04:17 AM | #10 |
Halo_2 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Drives: 2014 MY15 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 100 Thanks: 29 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s) | Can you do a video please? |
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